Bobby Flay Pickled Onions Recipe
If you want tangy, crunchy and flavorful onions that can elevate tacos, burgers, salads or sandwiches, these Bobby Flay Pickled Onions are perfect.
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Prepare Onion
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Place in a medium heatproof bowl or jar.
Make Pickling Liquid
- In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and liquid is warm.
Pour Over Onions
- Pour the warm pickling liquid over sliced onions, making sure they are fully submerged.
Pickle
- Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes for quick pickling. For deeper flavor, cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Serve
- Use as a topping for tacos, burgers, sandwiches or salads.
Notes
- Add a few sprigs of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor
- Use apple cider vinegar for a milder taste
- Adjust sugar for sweeter or more tangy pickles
- Thin slices absorb flavor faster, so slice onions as thin as possible
- Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
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